I love burma superstar! This place is such a classic San Francisco spot. My first few visits were…read moreactually at the Oakland location. I had never had Burmese food before. There are so many amazing dishes but I would really recommend coming with a group and experiencing this spot family style. That's the way to do it. Parking can be tough so it's not a bad idea to take alternative transit options. Also this spot can be super packed at popular dinner and lunch hours like on the weekend. For the salads I highly recommend the tea leaf salad especially if you've never had it before. It's quite unique. The mango salad is quite good too with the unripen mangos so it isn't super sweet. It has a zesty dressing. The rainbow salad is good but it's more like a cold noodle dish and less greens so depends on what you are looking for. The samusa soup is good! The coconut chicken soup and noodle dishes used to be my favorite thing on the menu. But now it's a little to heavy, creamy, and rich for me. I would recommend sharing this one because it's so tasty. I love their coconut rice great with any of their curries or to complement the protein dishes. The garlic noodles don't wow me but they're good and great to go with a meal. The sesame chicken is good and tangy but it is breaded chicken. So depends on if you are up for that. The chili lamb is super good and so is the beef curry. They have a rice dish with chicken and shrimp that is good too. If you are okay with sweet things the mango chicken is good. And then they have some spicy dishes that are good if you like the spice. I don't love their green beans which is sad because I usually like this style of green beans which. They're a little spicy for my taste but maybe that's exactly what you are looking for. Burma superstar is honestly a comfort place for me at this point.

we were quoted 30 minutes but ended up waiting about an hour for a sunday night, not too bad, we…read morewalked around to waste some time. i saw the great reviews so i had an expectation coming in that it would blow my mind. starter: fried taro and lotus chips this was pretty good and provided at the table! i asked for more or if i can bring some home but they stated i would have to purchase it. burmese style beef curry: 3/5 taste like vietnamese beef stew, thit kho. don't think there was any curry flavor to it. maybe that's the style of the curry? just not the flavor profile i'm use to when i see the word "curry". beef was not as soft as i expected and very lean/dry. i would try lamb next time since a lot of people talk about it. i'm not a big fan of lamb, but their lamb in the other dish was not gamey so i would wanna try the lamb curry next time. chicken byrani: 3/5 the chicken was yummy! great seasoning but the byrani as a whole was drier than expected. not sure if it's cause i'm comparing it to indian byrani? tea leaf salad: 3/5 it was good and had fun textures with the crispy garlic, peanuts, and lettuce. the salad is a savory salad fyi! i think it woulda been even greater with some citrus! they add lemon but i think it needed like a hint of sweetness to it, maybe a mandarin or a fruit. it's with fish sauce so make sure you are okay with the strong umami flavor in the salad. idk why people hype up the salad. it wasn't a wow factor for me at all. fiery style lamb: 5/5 this was the best thing we ate there! the lamb isn't gamey, it was crispy fried with some peppers! reminded me of like of beijing beef if it was spicy and with lamb! coconut rice: 4/5 it's rice! can't mess up rice. it had a hint of coconut flavor with some fried scallion on top? it's good to eat with the curry but nothing crazy about it. it's good to order if you wanna pair any dishes with rice. small portion though about 2 scoops of rice. overall the food didn't really give me a wow factor, it's definitely overhyped. i was taking recommendations from yelp and the worker. the items we ordered were recommended by the server and i didn't feel wowed if these were their most popular and best dishes. i felt like there were other items to explore on the menu then what was recommended so maybe i would try their seafood or other dishes if i were to come back. it was also pretty pricey for what is was, i felt like i coulda spent the same amount of money else where and gotten more/better food.

I have been going to Mandalay since 2000, and I keep going back, although less frequently due to…read morelower income in retirement. Their Burmese food is not only the most authentic in the wider Bay Area, but it is consistent, delicious, always fragrantly exciting. Check out Ching Mong Jaw, which may not appear on the menu (if online) = a mixture of pickled greens, tomatoes, bamboo, shrimp (or tofu). It is so flavorful that I eat it slowly to savor all the different flavors... and I always leave enough for a second meal; I just don't want it to end. The Mo Hinga, fish soup with noodles, pepper flakes, lemon and crunchy toppings - also something to savor. Best I have had and I have specifically sought out Burmese food wherever I am. The wait/restaurant staff are courteous, kind and helpful, if busy (because the restaurant is almost always busy). A long time ago, I admired the Burmese shirt that the waiters and hostess wore. I asked about them and they allowed me to buy one! I am CRAZY about this place. It's my birthday and celebration choice.

It's another "been a long time" spot. Ironically, my last time dining here was before Yelp was…read moreeven born. When I worked less than three blocks away, over 40 years ago, my coworkers and I occasionally lunched here and had dinner a time or two. The restaurant was a client of my employer. Plus, a coworker was Burmese which made ordering a lot easier. Besides a dinner sometime after that with an out-of-state friend, I returned for a family style dinner for 4-5 of us. After reuniting with some friends from grammar school days, five of us found an opportune time to meet for a Friday dinner reunion here. Having a 6:15 pm reservation, I dropped the other guests off at the restaurant as I looked for parking, fortunate in finding a space kitty-corner from the restaurant. Our party of five was seated at a table next to the cash register in the rear right section. The menu is two sided on one page besides specials that our server told us about. Given the size of our group, we ordered a family style meal with the assistance of our server. I started with the Burmese iced tea (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=YOqKQksvSOR1owQB_AVC9Q). It is very similar to the other popular Southeast Asian country's iced tea made with condensed milk. Frankly, I can't tell the difference. For our meal, we shared the following, family style: Starters a. Samusa, chicken (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=KPy5vCVpV1-o07ZRr9b02w) - A mix of grounded curried chicken and potatoes. b. Tea leaf salad (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=Rhym78L97Qsu5O_z2GrpDA) - Salad prepared with imported Burmese tea leaves, toasted with lentil seeds, grounded shrimp, fried garlic, green pepper, sesame seeds, peanuts, and dressing (grounded shrimp and peanuts were kept separate due to a diner's allergies). One of their signature dishes, the mix of ingredients meshed well together. Here's what it looks after tossing (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=eOxyeZVzAEg7l9Rn-Z9MSw). Since I was okay with the segregated ingredients, I added them to my plate (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=yupuArsIAGajITrJDPZ6tA). Mains c. Chili beef (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=qOwue_tSXqFp9d91XL5Y-Q) - One of the three specials that we tried, this was a stir fry of tender beef pieces with a variety of peppers, spicy and not. Jalapenos, red and yellow bell peppers, Szechuan peppercorns, and green onions. The flavors are bold and the beef was tender. If you are spice sensitive, do be wary of the jalapenos, peppercorns, and the peppers with seeds. d. House special lambchop (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=vuYo_HzCnoLKQoy-S6J0Fg) - Another of the daily specials, this was an interesting presentation. The lambchops were cooked medium well, tender and nicely seasoned. There was a bed of sauteed onions and red and yellow peppers in the center as well as asparagus spears. Everyone enjoyed this since this isn't a very common protein. e. Dry pan fried green bean (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=DfkySvWpTorA_rM1sRjZxg) - Pan fried string beans, ginger, chili sauce, and grounded shrimp (withheld do to food allergy); very clean dish and the green beans were cooked perfectly, still crunchy. f. Country chicken (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=jrBMsj9mkMP3GhNWKXkqHg) - The third of the daily specials, this was a bone-in chicken, half I believe, that included a drumstick and thigh covered in likely a green curry sauce (wasn't described and we didn't ask since our conversation was too engaging). It came with serving of rice topped with fried garlic and pickled vegetables. I was already pretty full after the above and the noodles to come so I only had one serving. g. Mandalay special noodle (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=9UOv1twqqT_iRFdwRRuRZg) - Burmese flat noodle with mild coconut chicken, yellow peas powder, lime juice, onion, and fried thin noodle on the top. Like the tea salad, this came to the table deconstructed and the server tossed the dish like the salad. The dining room was a little more than half full when we arrived, filled up as we dined, and about 3/4 full when we left almost two hours later. The servers (several) were responsive in removing empty plates and refilling water glasses. The outdoor dining area was also about half full when I arrived with only one table used when we left. We enjoyed our meal as the dinner organizer who lives in the neighborhood recently dined with another friend, having a nice meal too. Looking forward to returning and trying more menu items.

I finally had a chance to eat here when I was in town, and it didn't disappoint! Before getting to…read morethe food, I'd like to praise the staff for being so sweet and welcoming. Also, the record is absolutely stunning--I wish took photos of it! My friends and I shared the platters family style and ordered the tea leaf salad, platha and dip with chicken, ginger chili pork, chicken with fresh mint, and some coconut rice and jasmine rice. We had the tea leaf salad mixed by a staff member table-side, which was nice, and the salad itself was simply delicious. Quite possibly one of my favorite salads I've ever had because of all of the wonderful flavors that pair well with each other. The platha and dip that we ordered with shredded chicken in the dip was addicting! The chicken was beautifully tender and the dip was packed with the flavor! I was blown away by the nice texture of the platha as well! As for the main dishes, the ginger chili pork was cooked perfectly, and the ginger and chilis added a lovely flavor and punch to the dish. My favorite between the main dishes has to go to the chicken with fresh mint. I've never had a dish like this, and it made me speechless. The flavors were bursting out of this dish and the bold mint flavors made it even more tantalizing. Lastly, I only had the coconut rice, but it was perfectly cooked since it was nice and fluffy, and the coconut definitely shone through. I will certainly come back whenever I have the chance to come back to the city!

I'm writing this review as a mom who brought her two kids, ages 10 and 5, here for lunch--and Burma…read moreLove was easily a 10/10 for all of us! For the kids, we ordered the sesame chicken and plain garlic noodles, and they genuinely could not stop raving about the food between bites. My 10-year-old officially declared Burma Love her new favorite restaurant, and of course, her 5-year-old brother immediately had to confirm that he agreed. I ordered the tea leaf salad and samosa soup for myself. The samosa soup was absolutely fabulous--rich, flavorful, and so satisfying--and the tea leaf salad was lovely as well. Everything we ordered was delicious, and finding a restaurant that both I AND my kids are this excited about is always a win. We will absolutely be back. Easily a 10/10!

Unforgettable! Amazing! There are not enough words, or stars, to describe the great food and…read moreexperience we had at Burma Love in SoMa. We did not even look at a menu, but trusted our server, Oscar, to order for us based on our food preferences and dietary restrictions. Perfect and delicious from the Tea Leaf salad (must have!) to the Mohinga soup (sooooo good), curry beef and mint tofu. Yum!!! Salut to the bartender Lamour for exceptional cocktails - especially the General Aung - smoky old-fashionish. The service was impeccable and well timed. Thank you so much to our server, Oscar!

First time at Burma Love! We had a reservation and were promptly seated. Was pleasantly surprised…read moreby the classy luxe interior walking in. This place is a perfect spot for groups of any size, whether it's a date or larger gathering. Food was flavorful, fresh, and beautifully presented. The crispy platha was a table-favorite and great appetizer to start. We couldn't get enough of that coconut curry dipping sauce! The nian pa dok (noodles with coconut chicken curry) were delicious. Every appetizer and entree came in generous family-friendly sized portions, making it easy to share with our group. Highly recommend the lychee cocktail, we've tried several around the city and it's the best we've had so far. Thank you to our server Andy who was attentive, friendly, and gave amazing recommendations. Everything was yummy and we will definitely be back here to try out more!

Incredible sauces were the major theme of our meal!! The garlic noodles and pork belly were…read moreperfectly cooked and we ordered some rice to sop up all of the extra sauce at the bottom of the plates. LOVED IT! Dessert was another big hit with the Thai tea mousse.

Teakwood is my friend's favorite spot in San Francisco, and for good reason! We visited on a…read moreSaturday evening and were seated quickly. As the upscale option from the Burma Food Group, its premium atmosphere is reflected in the decor and vibe. And the food was just exceptional! Crab Curry Spaghetti: A unique fusion of flavors. Delicious. Aged Duck Curry: Rich and absolutely Delicious. Inle Fisherman As a fan of cod, I quickly devoured this dish. Delicious. Tea Leaf Salad: A classic standout that provided a salty crunch, which balanced the creamy sweetness of the curries and the tangy notes of the fish. Delicious !!

Burmese Kitchen is a cozy restaurant offering tasty Burmese favorites. The space is on the smaller…read moresize, with a handful of tables. Another two larger groups 8+ people were there, and they were able to easily accommodate everyone in restaurant. The service was friendly, and definitely not at all rushed! I had never had Burmese food before, but my friend who had been to a couple of Burmese places in the neighborhood said it was a stand out. We ordered the tea leaf salad, the homemade golden tofu curry, and the Roti & Potato curry. We also got a few servings of rice, which wasn't included in the meals. All of the food here was extremely flavorful. I absolutely loved the tea leaf salad. It had a delightful crunchiness to it and the flavor of the dressing was unmatched! I was even more impressed by the golden tofu curry. It the silkiest texture and the flavor was so delicious. I've never had anything like it before, and it's something I'm sad I didn't order more of. The roti was good, but nothing special. Overall, everything is very tasty. However, I'd consider this more of an expensive meal, but worth it for the experience.

Small portions. One beer was $6.95 Signature Tea Leaf salad…read more(small serving on a big plate) $16.95 Combo fried platter with like 6 pieces $17.95 Coconut noodle soup (feeds 2 but was mostly noodles) $16.95 Two people eating came out to $50.00 each. Not cheap, yeah. The place was cozy and quiet, but no sunlight. It didn't take long for the food to be served, which was good.

My boyfriend and I dined in earlier today and I really urge anyone thinking of trying Inle to go…read morefor it :) We ordered the Kao Ka Pao Chicken, the Tom Yom Soup, and Vietnamese iced coffee. The chicken was so so good. we loved the flavor and texture and it came out so fast. The tom yom soup was truly the best soup I've ever tasted. It was so comforting and we couldn't stop eating it and for that soup alone I would gladly make the trip to come back. The Vietnamese coffee was delicious and perfectly sweet. We loved everything. Aside from the food, the service was incredible. I've never felt so welcomed in an establishment. I felt like he knew what I needed before I even needed it. So kind and thoughtful. We loved getting to come to Inle and are looking forward to stopping by again. Thank you so much for the wonderful experience.

Asked Chat for a place close by to SF State that has a comforting curry and coconut rice. It…read moresuggested this place. They have an intimate little setting, I was greeted and seated promptly when I arrived. I got Coconut Noodle Soup and side of coconut rice. Both delicious. The coconut rice has pockets of thickness from the coconut cream and that was extra good for some reason. I was curious about the Blue Lychee drink. After asking the table next to me how it tasted, the waiter brought me a sample! The waiter was attentive and checked on me a few times. Great experience. I think their prices are very reasonable as well and that was also attractive.

Excellent food. There were 4 of us. We had braised beef rib…read morecroquettes, corn riblets, tea leaf salad, coconut rice, dungeness crab noodles, laksa, and tea leaf tiramisu. The croquettes were ok, they were a little bland and didn't necessarily taste like braised beef. I did however really enjoyed the sauce they put on it, which was probably a Sriracha mayo. It was also on the corn. The staff were great. We were seated promptly and the waiter was attentive enough. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.

I was showing a friend around the highlights of the Inner Richmond, and for the full experience, we…read morehad to stop for Burmese food. I'd heard good things about B Star, and I was able to make a dinner reservation about 20 minutes in advance. We decided to start with the staples - tea leaf salad and platha + dip - and split the laksa for our main course. I was surprised to see laksa on the menu, but we decided to give it a try since we were both in the mood for curry and noodle soup. The platha + dip came out first, and everything about this dish was perfection. The platha was thin, crispy, and oily without being overly greasy, and we both couldn't get enough of the curry sauce served on the side. I liked how the tea leaf salad was served with a generous amount and variety of toppings, although, the salad itself was overly-dressed and soggy as a result. The laksa had good flavor, and the noodles had a nice chewiness. The fried tofu added some crunch, although the shrimp could have used more flavor. While I would definitely come back to B Star just for the platha + dip alone, I would like to try some the other entrees. The cozy restaurant felt right at home in the Inner Richmond neighborhood, and the staff was friendly throughout our visit.

I've only been here once. But the special(name?) rice lowkey blew my mind…read more Had that with the beef rendang which was good and very coconutty. Wasn't the best or most complex rendang I've ever had but still hit the spot. The sambal green beans and okra was crazy good too. Their sambal is very legit. Service was super friendly and quick. Ambiance and decor is what you'd expect from a small neighborhood affordable spot like this.

I have not stepped into this space in almost 40 years. It was a work lunch rotation spot then when…read moreIt was a Chinese restaurant named Yunan Restaurant. It was my favorite for an extremely popular dish now prominent on Irving Street near 12th Avenue, my introduction to their famous staple chicken wings. I continued to periodically get them here until they closed. Fast forward forty years and a friend invited our group here for a birthday lunch on summer Saturday at 12:30 pm. Running late from my morning errands, I arrived shortly after the meal was ordered (Forgive me for possible inaccuracies and incomplete information) since our host ordered seventeen dishes for our party of 12 to feast on family style. Here's a summary of the highlights. Favorites in no particular order: a. Chow Kway Teow (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=OXyh4S0Zwn0zipsVbIfDRw) - flat rice noodle stir-fried with shrimp, Chinese sausage and eggs; this is a classic dish using chow fun as the base and a mix of ingredients. My favorite. b. Basil tofu (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=yyuLG6v-DwEePR0j1kArYg) - tofu and shiitake mushroom in basil sauce; I enjoyed the ingredient mix and the sauce made everything balanced. c. Singaporean curry noodles (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=W1xq3h8e0WW7u20WyKJB9w) - glass noodle stir fried in our special curry sauce with shredded chicken; not your typical version as it is glass (as in transparent) noodles, a more slippery texture. This is also wet and made with mushroom slices. My 2nd favorite. d. Sambal okra (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=a5na569KcDG96eS9q_kHVg) - Wok fried okra with spicy sambal sauce; I enjoy the texture of okra though it's an acquired taste. The spice level was perfect for me, medium with a lean towards spicier. The other notable dish is the Hainan chicken rice (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=hCAhsBqrYfSFKP1mKg7Sjg), steamed chicken served with rice cooked in broth and ginger. It came with three sauces, a special soy sauce, garlic ginger sauce, and a bright red chili sauce. It was well made though I wished the rice was more fragrant. The restaurant was empty aside from our party when I walked in at 12:45 pm for several diners came in as our meal progressed. The two young ladies who tended to our party were efficient in removing empty plates and refilling our water glasses. In reading other reviews, the chili dungeness crab seems to be a popular dish. Maybe on my next visit.

This place is amazing!! What a hidden gem. I highly recommend everyone to visit this place if you…read morelike trying home-cooked style food. I can't judge how authentic the food is since this is my first time trying Burmese food... but it tasted really good. We ordered: - Burmese tea leaf salads (classic Burmese dish!) - Seafood cake curry with vegetables (okra) - Chin Boung Kyor - sour leaf cooked with shrimp, bamboo, and chili, and fish sauce Every dish complimented each other. We were so happy they all had a distinct taste. The tea leaf salad had a good balance of bitter aroma and sweetness from other vegetables. Topping it with the crunch from all the different nuts - it was so satisfying to eat. The Burmese seafood cake curry is on the lighter end similar to Thai curry and not creamy like the Indian curry. Every ingredient is packed with flavor. It reminded me of a laksa. The sour leaf stir fried vegetables is so unique! I've never had this flavor profile before so it was so refreshing to try. The leaf and the bamboo are soft, it almost melts in your mouth. I felt healthy after this meal. It wasn't overly greasy or heavy. All the dishes we were able to ask them to make it mild as well since my partner can't tolerate spicy food. There were street parking as well as plenty of neighborhood parking around the area. No wait time either on a Sunday evening.

This might genuinely be the best salad in the Bay Area. The green tea leaf salad is ridiculous…read more Everything is incredibly fresh and crunchy, with cabbage as the base and this perfect combination of fermented tea leaves, tomatoes, peanuts, crispy bits, lime, and all these salty, savory, umami flavors. Every bite has something going on. Crunchy, tangy, salty, fresh, slightly funky, and insanely flavorful. Nothing feels heavy or overdressed, and the cabbage keeps the whole thing crisp from beginning to end. I don't normally get excited enough about a salad to write a review about it, but this one deserves it. Absolutely phenomenal. Order the green tea leaf salad.